Top 5 Best Beaches In Lagos

In this post we are going to quickly check out the top 5 best beaches in Lagos State Nigeria.

Lagos is the economic heart beat of Nigeria and one of the most beautiful cities in Nigeria,the presence of beaches in Lagos adds to one of the reasons why this city is admirable. 

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Lagos is a coastal city,this city has the highest number of beaches in Nigeria,the beaches in Lagos state attract a lot of tourists both from other states in Nigeria and all over the world.

There are two types of beaches in Lagos state,they are the private and public beaches. Just as the name implies,private beaches are for private use while the public beaches are open to the members of the public.

For those people who like the feel of the cold ocean sand under their feet,here are the top 5 best beaches in Lagos.

Top 5 Best Beaches In Lagos State Nigeria

1. La Campagne Tropicana Beach & Resort

La Campagne Tropicana is a private 60 acre beach resort located in Lekki, Lagos. The resort combines an African themed hospitality with modern luxury.

This upscale resort is regarded as one of the best beach resorts in Nigeria and Africa. 
La Campagne Tropicana Beach is a two hour’s drive from lekki in Lagos State. 

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The beach front of this beach is very neat and far away from noise and pollution.It's rated as one of Africa’s most visited beach resort,with an impressive 24 hours security.

2. Tarkwa Bay Beach

Tarkwa Bay Beach is located on the island,just a 20-minute boat cruise from the Lagos CMS dock. This beach is also one of the sparsely populated beaches in Lagos,this is because the beach is only accessible by boat. 

This beach is rated as one of the best beaches in Lagos state because it has the safest swimming conditions for visitors,the water is also calmer than the exposed Atlantic coastline in other beaches in Lagos.

This beach is also popular for water sports enthusiasts around Lagos.Tarkwa bay has been in existence since the 1960s,it is located at Lekki Epe Expressway Victoria Island, Lagos.

Beach lovers can visit the beach by Jetty from Maroko or from Falomo bridge at Victoria Island.

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3. Atican Beach

Located along Abraham Adesanya Road, Ajah, Lagos,Atican Beach Resort is a private and beautiful beach, lying on the coast of the Atlantic ocean. 

Atican beach and resort is also one of the best and well managed clean beaches in Lagos state that offer lodging and other tourist attraction to it's visitors. This beach is also ideal for hosting a private party for friends and family and most definitely one of the best beaches in Lagos.

4. Coconut Beach

Coconut Beach is one of the lovely beaches in Lagos,this beach is located in the coastal town of Badagry,West of Lagos. 

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The beach is attractively set in an area surrounded by coconut trees. This beautiful beach provides the necessary environment for tourists to relax and have fun. This beach is one of the best beaches in Lagos.


5. Elegushi Beach

Elegushi Beach is a private beach located at Ikate Elegushi bus stop,a 2km drive from the Lekki toll off Lekki/ Epe Express way.

For some reason Elegushi is the most visited beaches in Lagos state and definitely the dirtiest,but that not withstanding thousands of fun seekers troop to this beach on a regular basis.

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Elegushi offers it's visitors a mix of music, food and beautiful scenery of the ocean,this beach is also ideal for meeting new people,horseback riding,picnics,parties Etc 
Elegushi beach is actually the most popular beach in Lagos.

Bonus: 
Oniru Beach

Oniru beach is one of the quiet,clean and secured beaches in Lagos state. The beach is located at Victoria Island and it has a number of bars and beach huts. The beach also has a secured waterfront which prevents people from getting too close to the Atlantic ocean.